The São Paulo State Health Department (SES) has raised the alert for measles prevention after confirming the second case of the disease in São Paulo in 2025. The diagnosis was made in a 27-year-old man who had recently traveled abroad and had not been vaccinated. The patient received medical treatment in the capital São Paulo and has already been discharged.
According to the alert, suspected cases should be reported and investigated immediately. SES emphasizes that the virus has high transmissibility and can spread the disease quickly.
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After confirming the diagnoses, it is advisable to adopt all control and prevention measures, including epidemiological investigation, active contact tracing and intensification of vaccination.
This is the second case of measles recorded in the state this year. The first took place in April, also in the capital.
The Ministry of Health also emphasizes that vaccination is the main form of prevention. The MMR vaccine is safe, effective and also protects against rubella and mumps.
Measles symptoms
- Symptoms of measles include high fever, red patches on the skin (rash), dry cough, eye irritation (conjunctivitis), runny or stuffy nose, and severe discomfort.
- Red spots usually appear first on the face, at the hairline, and then spread throughout the body.
- In some cases, there may be headaches, throat irritation and small white spots in the mouth.
- Important: If you suspect measles, seek medical attention immediately.
- Treatment is symptomatic, that is, focused on relieving symptoms and preventing complications.
- Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles.
The measles vaccine is available in the UBS of the city of São Paulo from Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., as well as on Saturdays and holidays in the integrated AMA/UBS (Ambulatory Medical Assistance/Integrated Basic Health Units, at the same time).
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